Explore essential image editing techniques and design principles that elevate your projects. Whether you’re creating composites, advertisements, or digital art, this course will equip you with the skills to make your photos stand out.
Image Editing
Image Editing
This course is part of Adobe Graphic Designer Professional Certificate
Instructor: Adobe
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17 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Understand and apply basic image editing principles to create visually appealing and practical designs that captivate your audience.
Gain hands-on experience with Adobe Photoshop to create professional-quality design projects with ease.
Build a stunning portfolio that showcases your image editing expertise, making you a standout candidate for any creative opportunity.
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Assessments
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Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
Welcome to the exciting world of Photoshop. This module is your gateway to mastering the basics and setting the stage for your creative journey. You'll start by exploring the course syllabus and diving into hands-on projects. We'll guide you through setting up your Adobe Creative Cloud account and downloading Photoshop. Learn to navigate the Photoshop workspace, both on your desktop and online, mastering essential tools and panels. This module blends essential knowledge with creative exploration, setting you up for success in your Photoshop journey. Let’s get started and make some magic.
What's included
5 videos20 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt3 plugins
Welcome to the cutting-edge world of Generative AI in Photoshop. This module will transform your creative process with powerful AI tools. You'll explore how Generative AI accelerates creation, hear from other creatives, and understand the opportunities and risks from Adobe’s AI study. Dive into features like Generate Image, Generative Fill, Generative Expand, Generate Similar, and Generate Background, and see how AI can help you add, remove, and expand content in seconds. This module blends innovative AI technology with practical application, setting you up for limitless creative possibilities. Let’s dive in and unleash the power of AI in your Photoshop projects.
What's included
6 videos6 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts1 plugin
Welcome to image editing. This module will equip you with the fundamental skills needed to enhance and transform your photos using Photoshop. You'll start by diving into the basics of photo editing, learning how to crop, adjust lighting and color, and sharpen images through a series of concise, informative videos. Next, you'll explore best practices from Photoshop experts, including optimal file management and tips for using Adobe Fonts. You'll also get a sneak peek into the Photoshop beginner tip jar, which will help you organize and edit your layers efficiently. This module blends essential techniques with expert tips, setting you up for success in your photo editing journey. Let’s get started and bring your photos to life.
What's included
11 videos17 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts1 plugin
Welcome to photo compositing. This module will teach you how to create stunning composite images using Photoshop. You'll start by understanding what composite photography is, why it's used, and see examples of its application. Learn to plan a composite image through concept development and sketching ideas. Watch videos on adding photos into a composite, building with layer masks, replacing skies, combining images smoothly, using blending modes, and matching colors. Next, generate background ideas, explore design options with Generative Fill, and add realistic details to your composites. Finally, you'll bring everything together in a final project, review an exemplar, complete a final assessment, and explore the next steps. This module blends creative techniques with practical application, setting you up to create compelling composite images. Let’s get started and unleash your creativity.
What's included
10 videos17 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin
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BEST IN CLASS LIKE ALWAYS. HUGE RESPECT FOR ADOBE LEARN TEAM FOR CRAFTING THIS SPECIALIZATION. ENROLLED ON THE FIRST DAY OF LAUNCH! GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCE
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